1.) Dewa, formerly known as… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band named Dewa:
1.) Dewa, formerly known as Dewa 19 before change name in 2000, is a band comprised of some of the most talented musicians from Jakarta, Indonesia. Its members consists of Ahmad Dhani [Keyboard, Vocal], Elfonda "Once" Mekel [2nd Vocal, Drums, Guitar], Tyo Nugros [Drums], Andra Junaidi [Guitar] and Yuke Sampurna [Bass]. Their songs are mostly related to love, God, human interaction, life, and philosophy. They currently have 8 studio albums, and their latest release is entitled "Republik Cinta" (The Republic of Love).
2) DEWA is a Manchester (UK) based indie band formed by Dewa Suwija who was born in BALI (Indonesia). "I had heard about the Manchester music scene, you know Happy Mondays, Simply Red and The Stone Roses and thought "I gotta get involved in this." Dewa moved to the United Kingdom in 1988, and has lived there ever since.
In 2001, DEWA produced the LP With or without you. It was recorded at Revolution studios, renowned for hosting such bands as "The Who." With or without you was then mixed and mastered at famous ABBEY Road Studio, London. DEWA becoming, the second artist to showcase their music at ABBEY Road Studio, after Sheryl Crowe.
In 2003, DEWA released an album entitled Alligator, managing to gain recognition of their work in the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Sapporo. Dewa returned to Bali in 2005, to promote the Balinese album De Mejudi which in English means "stop gambling."
The Balinese government then approached Dewa to work closely on a campaign to stop gambling -- Using the song as an anthem for change. In 2007, 'DEWA' released the critically acclaimed Time is Master -- The sound of Indie alternative which fuses rock, blues, jazz and reggae vibes with dark club beat.
DEWA homepage
http://www.dewamusic.com
DEWA online shop:
http://www.dewamusic.com/dewa-shop.asp?
DEWA myspace
http://www.myspace.com/dewamusic
DEWA youtube
http://www.youtube.com/user/DewaMusic
Risalah Hati
Dewa Lyrics
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Bagai malam tanpa bintang
Cintaku tanpa sambutmu
Bagai panas tanpa hujan
Jiwaku berbisik lirih
Kuharus memilikimu
Chorus:-
Aku bisa membuatmu
Jatuh cinta kepadaku
Meski kau tak cinta kepadaku beri sedikit waktu
Biar cinta datang karena telah terbiasa
Simpan mawar yang kuberi
Mungkin wanginya mengilhami
Sudikah dirimu untuk kenali aku dulu
Sebelum kau ludahi aku
Sebelum kau robek hatiku
Chorus...
The lyrics of Dewa's song Risalah Hati evoke a sense of an individual's emotional struggle to find love and acceptance. The first two lines of the verse talk about how life without love is like a night sky without stars, and love without reciprocation is like heat without rain. The lines hint at how crucial love is for an individual, and how emptiness and longing can fill an individual's heart in the absence of love. The next line 'Jiwaku berbisik lirih, kuharus memilikimu' suggests how an individual's soul whispers and longs for love, and how it feels necessary to possess it.
The chorus of the song describes the singer's willingness to make the person fall in love with them, even if it takes time, and how love can evolve through habituation. The following lines 'Simpan mawar yang kuberi, mungkin wanginya mengilhami' imply that the singer is holding on to the hope that the person will recognize their worth, even though the person may not see it at first. The final lines 'Sebelum kau ludahi aku, Sebelum kau robek hatiku' are a plea from the singer not to break their heart, indicating the rawness and vulnerability of the singer's emotions.
Overall, the song Risalah Hati refers to the universal emotions of loneliness, the need for love and companionship, and the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics speak to the heart and soul of listeners, making it one of the most beloved and memorable Indonesian songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hidupku tanpa cintamu
My life without your love is like a night without stars.
Bagai malam tanpa bintang
It's dark and empty without you in my life.
Cintaku tanpa sambutmu
My love for you feels like heat without rain.
Bagai panas tanpa hujan
It's intense and unrequited.
Jiwaku berbisik lirih
My heart whispers softly, telling me that I need you.
Kuharus memilikimu
I must have you in my life, because you complete me.
Aku bisa membuatmu
I can make you fall in love with me.
Jatuh cinta kepadaku
You will fall in love with me.
Meski kau tak cinta kepadaku beri sedikit waktu
Even if you don't love me right now, give me a little time.
Biar cinta datang karena telah terbiasa
Let love grow, let us get to know each other better, and love will come naturally.
Simpan mawar yang kuberi
Keep the rose that I gave you, let its fragrance inspire you.
Mungkin wanginya mengilhami
Maybe this token of my affection will give you a glimpse into my heart.
Sudikah dirimu untuk kenali aku dulu
Would you be willing to get to know me first?
Sebelum kau ludahi aku
Before you reject me outright or hurt me deeply.
Sebelum kau robek hatiku
Before you break my heart irreparably.
Chorus...
Reiterating the main refrain of the song, expressing the hope that the person they sing to will eventually reciprocate their affection.
Contributed by Wyatt P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.